Labour
OCC renews call for temporary shut down of non-essential construction
OCC renews call for temporary shut down of non-essential construction
The Ontario Construction Consortium (OCC) has renewed its call for the Ontario government to shut down construction sites for 14 days until the situation can be improved for the health and safety of workers during the COVID-19 crisis. “We would like to...
Labour , OH&S
Carpenters, painters want 14-day suspension
Two trade union advocates who are calling for a 14-day suspension of work at Ont...
Labour , OH&S
McNaughton won’t hesitate to shut unsafe jobsites
Unsafe Ontario construction sites will be shutdown, confirms the province’s labo...
Government , Labour , OH&S
CFIB, Steelworkers say wage subsidy not enough
OTTAWA — The federal government’s planned wage subsidy for businesses hit hard b...
Government , Labour
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Work starts on Fort Nelson LNG facility
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Projects , Resource
SLIDESHOW: Sites adjust to new COVID-19 conditions
Across western Canada, construction companies are adjusting to new and shifting...
Associations , OH&S , Projects
BILD, RESCON and OHBA support Ontario’s decision to restrict certain construction
TORONTO — The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), the Ont...
Associations
Ontario slashes essential construction sector list
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a new, smaller list of essential industr...
Government
Bars and Restaurants Bear Brunt of U.S. March First-Wave Job Losses
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Economic
Athabasca Oil to shut down Hangingstone SAGD oilsands project and cut staff
CALGARY, ALTA. - Athabasca Oil Corp. is suspending operations at its Hangingston...
Economic , Resource
The Economy Under COVID-19: Notes from the Trenches – April 3, 2020
There are currently two crises underway simultaneously. The advance of the nove...
Economic
Your Top JOC Headlines: March 30 to April 3
This week’s top JOC headlines concern WorkSafeBC starting COVID-19 focused inspe...
Associations , Government , OH&S , Resource
PHOTO: Rental and Retail
A view from above shows work taking shape at the Litho rental building and retai...
Projects
Bruce Power donates 600,000 pieces of PPE
TIVERTON, ONT. — Bruce Power will be providing 600,000 pieces of personal protec...
OH&S
New Stratford theatre’s shape and acoustics pose unique challenges
Theatres are often among the more demanding commercial projects to build and the...
Projects
Experts share tips and advice for working from home
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OH&S
MCAC urges federal government to recognize and support sector’s unique needs
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada has written to Prime Minister J...
Associations
1,000-Word Chart: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims – Released April 2, 2020
Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy require...
Economic
1,000-Word Chart: Stock Markets as of March 31, 2020
Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy requir...
Economic
UBC professor sees big urban changes post-pandemic
COVID-19 is changing everything, and the urban landscape may be next. While th...
Infrastructure
Plumbers stay at work with DIY hand-washing solution
A Vancouver Island plumbing company is taking COVID-19 on with common sense, war...
OH&S , Projects
Adjustment of essential industries imminent: Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said in his daily media conference April 1 that Ontari...
Government
The Economy Under COVID-19: Notes from the Trenches – April 2, 2020
There are currently two crises underway simultaneously. The advance of the nove...
Economic
Refurb of Darlington 2 reactor now complete
TORONTO — Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has announced that refurbishment work o...
Infrastructure
Projects ‘broadly continuing,’ but many on modified basis Aecon reports
TORONTO — Aecon Group said it has withdrawn its 2020 outlook as it evaluates slo...
Economic
Legal Notes: Continued construction during COVID-19 requires diligence
Canada’s building industry has been thrown a lifeline, with provinces allowing m...
Government
Calgary construction companies on front lines of pandemic fight
Two innovative Calgary construction companies who teamed up to provide rapid hea...
Projects
OGCA asks premier for relief on multiple fronts
The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) has sent a letter to Premier...
Associations , Government
Our COVID-19 resource hub is open for you
MARKHAM, ONT. — The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented impacts and...
Others
Our COVID-19 resource hub is open for you
BURNABY, B.C. — The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented impacts and...
Others
Keystone investment encourages Alberta industry
As construction industry leaders in Alberta are busy working to weather multiple...
Government , Resource
Joseph Brant Hospital begins building temporary COVID-19 unit
TORONTO — A hospital in Burlington, Ont., is building a temporary COVID-19 unit...
Infrastructure , Projects
The Economy Under COVID-19: Notes from the Trenches – April 1, 2020
There are currently two crises underway simultaneously. The advance of the novel...
Economic
Professional offers tips to aid in identifying substance abuse disorder in the workplace
A former addict turned substance abuse professional discussed how to recognize t...
OH&S
BILD declares support of construction as ‘essential’
TORONTO — The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) has issu...
Associations
CCA urges members to support needs of health care workers
OTTAWA — The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has asked their provincial...
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Labour
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Government
CCA formalizes COVID-19 protocols for construction sites
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is implementing a number of measures...
Associations
New CPO jobsite standards redefine legal obligations
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Government , OH&S
Legal Notes: Government-mandated COVID-19 closures and force majeure
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Government
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TORONTO — In an effort to further contain the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario Go...
Government
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Associations , Projects
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